The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-07
GOT A MOVE ON THEM.
hDPIRING EFFECT OF MR.. HAD
DENIS REAPPEARANCE.
Attaches Bestir Themselves, Smile with
Renewed Hope, and Long for His
Permanent Return to Business I'm
important Council Meeting.


There was an old-time air about the Tax
Ing District offices yesterday afternoon.
President MADDEN had some scmi-otiicial
business which carried him up there, and
the way the attaches stood around
hustled, as it were-was sight 10 behold.
Things had changed some since his last
appearance, and it required some little
time Tor the Tycoon to get aboard. He
has the quick wit and self.control to con-
ceal all this, however, and went about
swapping his finger and commanding as
though he had been on duty with uninter-
rupted regularity. While he was not in
the Office TO take hold Of the helm of state,
the impulse to take hand in putting
things in shape for future business was
noticeable. He is not in frame of mind
10 reoccupy the presidential chair himself,
but wants his successor 10 enjoy easy sail
ing.
The council committee appointed to con-
slider the dummy problem met ut . O'Clock
TO consider the protest OF citizens against
permitting the East End company 10 ex-
tend its tracks to Second street. IL seems
the company has been granted this right,
and the wisdom OF the council in doing so
IS up for consideration. For two hours the
committee and dummy line officials
wrestled with the problem. At the end OF
that time no conclusion had been reached,
and further time was taken.
Following this, the council was called TO
order by Capt James Lee, IT,, President
MADDEN merely occupying chair us
police and fire commissioner. There were
present: Messrs. Lee, MADDEN, Petit, Pat
teison, Randle, Graham and Kney.
FIRE DEPARTMENT IMPROVEMENTS.
Messrs. T. J. Graham, John +. Rande
and James T.. Cleary, the committee, 10,
ported as follows.
1--WE, your committee TO take in consid-
Grafton the various bids opened ut our
meeting on November % for furnishing
5000 feet Of fire hose, one chemical engine,
one hook and ladder truck, and dray mum
Der plates, would recommend that con-
tracts be awarded az follows 10 the
Hamilton Rubber company, for 1000 feet,
Hercules brand; to the New York Gutta
Percha and Rubber company, for 1000
feet OF their maltese cross brand, both at
40 cents per foot, under guarantee Of
400 pounds pressure test and four Yeas
wear; TO the Fire Extingusher Manuiact-
uring company for hook and ladder truck
and chemical engine for $3.50, under the
guarantee and specifications as set forth in
their bid; 10 G.. ). Ellis & Co., for dray
numbers, style No. 2, at l2c per pair, with
iivets"
The report was adopted.
THE BLUFF PUBLIC PARK.
Mcssrs. j. I. Petit and II. L. Patterson,
~ the committee, reported as follows:
Your committee To which was referred
the proposition Of the ChiCkasaw guards.
regarding the occupancy OF the bluff on
the corner Of Front street aud Towards
row, for public park, would respectfully
report and recommend that the PROPOSE
ton be accepted in general terms, and the
attorney Of the Taxing District be In.
structed 10 draw such contract a. will
protect the interests OF the Taxing District
and the Chickasaw guards, under their
proposition, 10 be submitted 10 the Taxing
District council for its approval; the con
tract to continue during the period of ten
years, or not longer than the organization
Of the Chickasaw guards and should said
company disband before the end Of the ten
years. then the contract 10 end, the Chick
asaw guards TO remove and rebuild the
city scales and engine-housc at their OK.
pcn@e, under direction Of tho city On
gneer."
The report was adopted.
BuILDiSu PERMITS.
Cisscl * Dryden, rough board Office on
Talbot street, for Stewart, Gwynno 4 Co.;
granted during will and pleasure Of council,
but 10 be- removed September /, 1855.
W. 5. Jones, No. IA fernando street;
granted.
II. Il. Church, No. 80 fernando; granted
II iron roof
Wilson Wiley, No. l3s Bealc: rejected.
q. II. Parker, Butler street. granted.
George Scales, No. 40 Bcalc rejected.
Calhoun estate, No. 100 Poplar; rejected.
Clnto Cardell, No. l2S Front street; ~
jcctcd.
FRufrLEss ArPEAL.
Tho following plaintivc wall was received
and filed:
"The IIononhic city Commissioners, Mcinphh
Tenn.
"Dear Sis-The stone paving in front
81 our places Of business is needing immc.
date repair. II Is used more, perhaps,
than any other street, and It's condition
= causes frequent blockades Of teams, etc.
Respectfully submitted,
"WATrs Bios,
"LAwnoRS & NEwsoy,
"MckINSEY, MCKN0nT & Co,
Cranberry q CASEY,
&c. II. HEIBERs 4 Co."
II paving could be done ut II cents
y mile the repairs could not be made at
this time.
There being no further business, the
council adjourned.
The regular monthly meeting will be
held Tomorrow afternoon.